Welcome to the City of Pine Bluff, an Arkansas Community of Excellence and a City of Character. Pine Bluff is the county seat of Jefferson County, Arkansas, and was incorporated in 1839. It has been an agricultural, commercial and cultural center for Southeast Arkansas and the Mississippi Delta ever since. Pine Bluffians enjoy a rich history, a diverse present, and a promising future. Pine Bluff sits astride Interstate 530 and U. S. Highway 65 on the banks of the Arkansas River 42 miles southeast of Little Rock and 100 miles upstream of the river’s confluence with the Mississippi River.

Recreational opportunities in Pine Bluff range from water sports and some of the best bass fishing in the state on the Arkansas River to golf or tennis. As host to 30-35 bass tournaments each year, Jefferson County Regional Park has earned Pine Bluff the nickname of "Bass Capital of the World. A hunting and fishing in Arkansas exhibit features dioramas of outdoor activities and collections of hunting, fishing and conservation memorabilia in the Delta Rivers Nature Center.

Pine Bluff's quality educational facilities guide children from early years to college. Pine Bluff has four public school districts and numerous private schools. The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff is the second oldest public institution in the state of Arkansas, and the oldest with a black heritage. Southeast Arkansas College features technical career programs as well as a 2-year college curriculum.

The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff is located here. Pine Bluff is also the home of the Pine Bluff Arsenal, a major site for the demolition of chemical weapons. Pine Bluff has a wide range of educational opportunities. From our public and private schools to our nationally accredited colleges, whatever the age, you can get a quality education in Pine Bluff.

Agriculture is a mainstay in Pine Bluff. Jefferson County is located in the heart of a rich agricultural area in the Arkansas River Basin. The leading products include cotton, soybeans, cattle, rice, poultry, timber and catfish. Principle industries in the area are engaged in processing cotton, production of cottonseed oil, paper and wood products, the manufacture of wire products, poultry processing, the manufacture of electric transformers and metal fabrication. Major employers are Jefferson Regional Medical Center, Tyson Foods, International Paper, the Pine Bluff Arsenal and Union Pacific Railroad.

In Pine Bluff proper, there are plenty of malls and centers to shop for your favorite brand names and good things to eat. You'll discover a variety of wonderful places to dine. Enjoy traditional Southern-style cooking, including some of the best catfish, fried chicken, barbecue, fresh garden vegetables and homemade pies and cobblers to ever tickle your taste buds. Savor ethnic cuisine specialties ranging from African-American, Italian and Mexican to spicy Cajun fare. Plus, all the familiar fast-food chains and more. All in beautiful Pine Bluff, Arkansas ... positively tasty.

Quality of life and quality living are important to the residents of the city. The citizens of Pine Bluff are warm, caring and friendly people who work hard to help themselves, their families and others. It's this kind of spirit and attitude that allows Pine Bluff to be consistently selected as one of the state's Volunteer Communities of the Year. Our motto is "Positively Pine Bluff!"

It's an attitude shared by all of our residents.

Housing Cost

Estimated median house or condo value in 2008: $74,442

Demographics

Population in July 2008: 50,408. Pine Bluff covers 45.6 square miles. It sits at an elevation of 220 feet above sea level. Zip codes: 71601, 71703, 71611, 71613 - Area code: 870

Weather

Pine Bluff, AR climate is hot during summer when temperatures tend to be in the 80's and cold during winter when temperatures tend to be in the 40's.

The warmest month of the year is July with an average maximum temperature of 92.40 degrees Fahrenheit, while the coldest month of the year is January with an average minimum temperature of 31.50 degrees Fahrenheit.

Temperature variations between night and day tend to be moderate during summer with a difference that can reach 21 degrees Fahrenheit, and moderate during winter with an average difference of 20 degrees Fahrenheit.

The annual average precipitation at Pine Bluff is 52.48 Inches. Rainfall in is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year. The wettest month of the year is December with an average rainfall of 5.41 Inches.

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